Ghaf tree seeds Gulf wholesale

Common name: Gulf Ghaf Tree Scientific name: Prosopis cineraria Also called: Gray Ghaf Original habitat: • The Ghaf tree grows east of the Arabian Peninsula, and many are found in the United Arab Emirates and Oman. Due to the importance of this tree environmentally, special reserves have been established for it. • A type of plant belonging to the genus Ghaf from the legume family. Gulf Ghaf trees are characterized by ease of propagation, rapid growth, and adaptation to surrounding environmental conditions. They are found in plains and sand dunes. Their roots penetrate deep into the soil, estimated by specialists to reach up to 50 meters in some types of these trees, and their height can reach 28 meters. Uses and benefits: • The Ghaf tree has some medicinal uses. Its pods and the wood it provides for fuel and various industries are also beneficial. Ghaf trees are highly valued for grazing and fodder; all animals love the pods of Ghaf trees and can live on them for long periods. • Experts agree that these trees are the most suitable for afforestation of deserts to stabilize moving sand dunes and to establish windbreaks with green protective belts. They are suitable for planting along streets, roads, and public parks, enhancing their aesthetic appeal and providing lush shade in summer. Fruit: • Its fruits are pod-like and thick, with up to 12 pods. Inside are large seeds resembling fava beans, brown in color, which can be eaten and used as animal feed. Flower: • The Ghaf plant produces small, yellow, drooping flowers with long spikes reaching up to 25 cm. Suitable climatic and soil conditions for planting: • It tolerates harsh drought and heat conditions and is unaffected by intense direct sunlight. It is also resistant to strong winds. • It is planted in sandy, fertile, and well-drained clay soils. Planting method: • By seeds or cuttings.